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This past Saturday the first SSG Scott Burgess Memorial Walk/Run was held at the Franklin Ranch. The proceeds of the run fund a scholarship for Franklin High School Seniors.

Scott was killed in Afghanistan while serving the Army during Operation Enduring Freedom on April 4th, 2011. He left behind a wife, and two daughters, along with many other loved family and friends. Having this run each year will allow our community to take a time of remembrance of our hometown hero and the ultimate sacrifice he gave for our country.

Local businesses, school districts, governments, and residents alike are urged to utilize Hearne’s St. Joseph Express for their walk-in, extended-hours, non-emergency health care needs. In a county without a hospital or emergency room, we are very fortunate to have the same type of urgent care facility in Robertson County that people have access to in much larger cities. As with all other businesses, however, this facility needs to stay busy to remain open in Hearne and available to our community.

Get your dancing and shopping shoes on—THE EVENT is returning to down town Hearne. On April 26 beginning a 11 am, this year’s festivities, benefiting the Boys and Girls Club, will feature lots of food and fun on Magnolia and 4th Streets in the heart of downtown.

The Magnolia Street Vendors Market with unique, one of kind things to buy and lots of food to eat will open at 11 am. A full afternoon and evening of entertainment with singers, dancers, bands and a magic man—Ben Jackson of Houston—begins a noon.

Some entertainment highlights include soloists Doug White and Mike Mathis Sr., the Alyssa Allen Band, the Rhythm Rockers line dance team from College Station, the Spignerettes of Calvert, the Brazos Valley Band for those who like it big and brassy, the magic of Ben Jackson, singers Pricilla Siegert and Lisa Yezak, and featured entertainer Diamond Plate, the band that will rock you all the way to 10 pm.

Two Union Pacific trains collided Sunday night just south of Kosse, derailing one locomotive and 14 freight cars.

Two employees were injured in the accident, which happened about 9:45 p.m. between a mile to a mile and a half south of the town, according to Union Pacific representative Elizabeth Hutchison. Local emergency first responders went to the accident scene, but it was not known how serious the injuries were, only that both victims were receiving medical treatment.

Both trains were southbound, but one train was stopped on the tracks when the second train hit it from behind. The trains were pulling other cars that did not derail. One of the trains was carrying iron ore, and the other was carrying containers of various commodities.

The accident is under investigation by various agencies, including the Federal Railroad Administration and Union Pacific itself, Hutchison said. The railroad made all notifications required by law, she said.

The Robertson County Children Protective Services Board and Scotty’s House placed 38 ribbons and a banner on the new historic courthouse fence Monday afternoon to remember the 38 child abuse/neglect cases that went before the Robertson County District Court in 2013. That up from most of the previous 10 years, but the state numbers were truly staggering with over 66,000 children placed in jeopardy statewide.

The blue ribbons were placed to remind residents that child abuse is not acceptable in this County. They remind us that several of our County children are now in foster care to keep them safe.

Contestants, models, vendors and friends came from all across this half of Texas—from the D/FW Metroplex to Houston and San Antonio, from East Texas to Killeen--to compete for bragging rights and a cool $1,000 (first prize) in LaTonya Darnell’s Texas Triple Threat Hair Show last Sunday, March 30.

Four contestants with about 10 models apiece descended on Franklin’s Pridgeon Center to provide the main thrust of a multi-faceted event. Also included in the 12 noon to 9:30 pm extravaganza were barber and hair-styling training; a vendors’ market with hair products, purses, and other accessories; food and fun.

After an afternoon and evening of intense competition, Toni Archer of Waco took the 1st place trophy and the big money. In second place was Adrian Thomas-Harvey of Hearne followed by Jackie Daniels of Duncanville, each receiving trophies.

A celebration of Christopher’s life was held at 1:00 p.m. March 22, 2014, at New Elam Baptist church, Derron Robinson officiated.

Christopher Johnson was born June 19, 1962 to Richards L. Johnson, Sr. and Josephine Roach Johnson in Robertson County, Texas.

He accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at an early age and united with the New Elam Missionary Baptist Church under the tutelage of Rev. O. W. Mack. Chris was a part of the Usher ministry while at New Elam. He later joined the Cathedral of Faith Church in Beaumont, Texas under Rev. Delbert Allen Mack Sr. and attended services in Houston, Texas.

Robertson County Crime Stoppers and Bremond Police Department needs your help in solving a BURGLARY OF A HABITATION that occurred on Burnett St, Bremond, Texas. The residence was broken into between the hours of 430am and 1030am, Thursday, March 13, 2014.
The actor(s) entered in to the residence by breaking a window. The following items were taken from the residence, a Remington 1100 12-gauge shotgun, a Samsung Galaxy Tablet, and a Nintendo WII 2. The total value of the items take is approximately $900.00.
If you or someone you know has information please call Crime Stoppers at (800) 299-0191, this information could be worth up to $1000.00. You may also text your tip by texting your tip and this codeword RCTIP to C-R-I-M-E-S (274637). You will remain anonymous and will not have to give your name or your phone number.

Danny Guzman, of Hearne, was indicted with possession of a controlled substance – cocaine – less than One Gram.
James Leo Welvaert, of Hearne, was indicted with theft of metal.
Clarence Dunn, III. , of Hearne, was indicted with continuous violence against the family.
Krystal Kay Wells, of Bryan, was indicted with theft of property $1500.00-$20,000.00.
Carmen Munoz-Licea, of Hearne, was indicted with possession of a controlled substance – cocaine – more than one gram but less than four grams.
Ruby Valdez, of Hearne, was indicted with possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine – less than one gram.
Edward Jerome Peterson, of Hearne, was indicted with tamper/fabricate physical evidence.
Dexter Elaine Brown, of Hearne, was indicted with theft of cattle.
Ralph Deandre Ballard, of Calvert, was indicted with theft of cattle.